Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at Alberta University, Edmonton

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Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at
Alberta University
Overview

The University of Alberta offers a really good Bachelor of Science in Food Science program at the UG level, which lasts for 4 years. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The University of Alberta tuition fee for the first year of the Bachelor of Science in Food Science is CAD 33,968 (INR 2,340,735). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

Accommodation (rent or hostel)
Food
Books
Other important utilities

The mentioned factors can make up a total of around CAD 10,031 (INR 691,236).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹23.05 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Science in Food Science

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Overview
Fees
Curriculum
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Placements
Highlights
Scholarships

Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at
Alberta University
Fees

For attending the University of Alberta for Bachelor of Science in Food Science, students have to pay the tuition fee as well as the living expenses. The University of Alberta Bachelor of Science in Food Science fee structure varies for domestic and international students.

Foreign students will have to pay CAD 33,968 (INR 2,340,735) for the first-year of study. Other than the annual tuition fee, they will also have to cover the living expenses (includes housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses), which is around CAD 10,031 (INR 691,236) for overseas students. Based on the student’s lifestyle and purchasing power, the cost of living varies.

Refer to the table below for the breakdown of expenses for the University of Alberta Bachelor of Science in Food Science cost of attendance:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 23,04,512
Application Fee	INR 1,696

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 6,80,539
Insurance	INR 40,706

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 67.84361 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 27ᵗʰ February 2025

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Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at
Alberta University
Curriculum

For detailed information regarding the University of Alberta program at Bachelor of Science in Food Science, click on the green button below. The curriculum PDF provides all important information students may need to know related to the course including subjects taught, available electives and other course-related content. The PDF also provides a semester-wise breakup of the overall course structure.

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Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at
Alberta University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must have a minimum average of Mid 80s to low 90s on five high school admission subjects required by the program of study at the Grade 12-level (or equivalent)

Minimum Grades Required for Average Calculation

Grade 11 subject mark: 60% or above

Grade 12 subject mark: 50% or above

70% minimum average across five required subjects, based on the program you are applying to

One of the following courses
English (Literature & Composition)

One of the following courses
Mathematics

Two of the following courses
Calculus
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

One of the following subjects (click on the links below to see courses)
Fine Arts
Humanities
Languages other than English
Math/Sciences
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TOEFL

Marks - 90/120
With a minimum score of 21 points in each section

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PTE

Marks - 61/90
with no less than 60 in each communicative skill

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
With no band less than 6

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Duolingo

Marks - 120/160
Minimum 100 in each component

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Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at
Alberta University
Application Process

Step one

Additional documents required

High school grades and transcripts
Any certificates or diplomas
Transcripts from any postsecondary institutions attended
Detailed course descriptions for each postsecondary course completed
Official English translation, if required
English language test scores
Copy of passport is required

Step two

Start your online application

https://apply.ualberta.ca/apply/

Step three

Application fees for this course

CAD 125 = INR 8.43 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card

Tuition fee can be paid in installments

Step four

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 1st Mar

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at
Alberta University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#4	Canada Ranking QS, 2026
#119	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#164	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2026

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Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at
Alberta University
Placements

Particulars

Statistics (2024)

Internship Available

Yes,

The Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES) Internship Program provides students with an excellent opportunity to apply knowledge gained in academic studies to the workplace through a full time, paid 4, 8, 12 or 16 months internship experience Students can apply in their second year of study Eligibility - Students must: be registered as an undergraduate student in the Faculty of ALES have completed 36 credits (including a minimum of 12 ALES credits) have a minimum cumulative (or on the last 30 credits) GPA of 2.7

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Easy going

Friendly

Liberal

Internships4.4

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs4.1

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.5

Value for money4.6

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.1

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration4.1

Tanveer Singh Bhatia Verified Icon

MSc in Computing Science - Batch of 2026

4.5

A great place to make your career.

Tips: There is a cultural shift. You will initially feel discomfort and excitement both at the same time. But when you will get assignments and work at the same time, you won't get time to think of that. Scholarships are for thesis based mostly. I applied for them, it's a bit competitive.

Dislikes (Part time work): As you enter, it's difficult to find on campus part time jobs unless you are in thesis based course. So even if part time job is not in your field, just try to grab it. I did my first part time job at a grocery store as a produce clerk. You need to find off campus jobs. It's manageable. You should do proper time management. 15 CAD per hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1375

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65000

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025Read more

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Bachelor of Science in Computing Science- Software Practice Option - Batch of 2025

4.3

There are few local job opportunities and students needs to relocate after graduation.

Tips: UAlberta has excellent academic, research and work opportunities, and the campus and student life are pretty vibrant too. Diversity is pretty good, with people from all over the world. Moving to Canada was a big transition, but the UAlberta community made it easier. Overall, I loved my experience here.

Likes (Student Life): The University of Alberta has great spots on campus to study, like SUB, HUB, and a lot of libraries, all of which are very safe. There are also a lot of food options available in these places. There are a lot of club options—Indians Students Association, CS clubs, and many others—to keep students engaged.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Edmonton doesn't have a very large tech sector compared to cities like Toronto or Vancouver. This means fewer local job opportunities, and students often need to relocate after graduation for better job prospects. At least in tech fields like core engineering, there are opportunities right here.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1600

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Computing Science - Batch of 2023

4.3

My experiences in the University of Alberta was good.

Tips: The university is in Edmonton. Weather goes to -30 degrees in winter. Cannabis is legal here, so you will see many addicts on the street. Many homeless people near the downtown area. So avoid downtown. I am not that satisfied with my degree. I wanted to switch from software development to machine learning developed with this degree but I don't think I can do it.

Likes (Public transportation): Rate 5 due to robust public transportation. Campus seamlessly connected to the city via buses and Metro. The whole city is well connected. Transportation cost is included in the tuition fees. No need to pay extra for transportation. Uber is easily available if you want to go to a remote destination.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Rated 3 on post-study jobs due to limited visa sponsorship. Unsure about specific companies. Generally, job roles vary, but the average salary in Edmonton post-studies is around 50k. I got a job through my professor, got lucky with this one. But do not expect the same thing to happen with every student.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1200

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2023Read more

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Anonymous

MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2023

4.7

My journey here was amazing and exposure at University of Alberta is great.

Tips: Definitely there is a cultural shift. It is more about individuals here. Moreover, received a fund of around 21000 CAD/year, which covers my course fees, accommodation, and my living accommodation. This fund is part of my scholarship where the course fee is around 11k/year. CAD and for me the accommodation cost is around 580 CAD. I was very much satisfied with my university. One thing more is that I also received a one-time scholarship of 5000 CAD at the beginning of my programme.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 6250

Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) - Augustana Campus - Batch of 2022

3.8

They gave me opportunity.

Tips: Canada is foreigner country. So obviously there are many culture difference. But I love the culture here. I applied for scholarship before the starting of the college and they approved my scholarship. I get $10000 scholarship. All the process details available on the university website. I am satisfied with the University of Alberta and Canada.

Likes (Safety): Safety is the first priority of University of Alberta for students. Campus security team available 24/7 to maintain safe and secure campus environment. University of Alberta provide safety and security programme. Security patrol the campus and respond in emergency.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are many food option available in Edmonton but the thing is foods are very expensive. Our area have different types of foods like Italian, Chinese, Indian, Mexican etc. If you are international student and doing part time job then the food is expensive for you. I prefer eating from home and cooking by myself, because it is very cheap.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 985

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 50510

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Science in Food Science
at
Alberta University
Highlights

The BSc in Nutrition and Food Science degree will give students a diverse education covering the fundamentals of nutritional science as well as food manufacturing, preservation, storage, and distribution
Students will learn how biology, behaviour, physiology, and other applied sciences play a role in nutrition and food science
This degree prepares students for a range of careers in the public and private sectors, from nutrition-lifestyle management to food quality assurance.
This degree also allows students to pursue a specialization in either Dietetics or Food Science and Technology